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Born: April, 1974 (Aries/Wood Tiger). I'm 41 at the moment, but my parents describe me as "younger than I look, older than I act."Published: Yes. Several articles in a few magazines, and poetry in anthologies.Alma Mater: University of Arizona. Double bachelor's degrees in Creative Writing and Classics, Masters degree in Sign Language Studies/Deaf Literacy.Random Weird Fact about Me: I recently became a game designer in what passes for my spare time.What I Am Listening To Right Now: "Locking Up the Sun", by Poets of the Fall.Favorite authors: In no particular order... Jim Butcher, David Morrell, Katherine Neville, Kathryn Lynn Davis, Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman, all the Doctor Who New Adventures novelists, Kerr Cuhulain, the Legend of the Five Rings writers, Laura Joh Rowland, Adrienne Rich, P.N. Elrod, among others. The list is long and varied.Current story being worked on: After finishing my fourth fandom novel (CITY OF HEROES: THE COURSE OF SUPERHERO ROMANCE), I started work on its sequels.Current quote: “Pay no attention to what the critics say. A statue has never been erected in honor of a critic.” - Jean Sibelius

Lets break down a character sheet and make it in a way that you can't ignore. Making Trinity Blood OCs are pretty easy with enough experience. Enough with the sues showed down our throats, thanks. Let all of the good writers of this fandom Work together.

Oneshot. When Death Eaters attack Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes, the twins refuse to go down without a fight. And because it's their shop, you can be sure that they'll create the most havoc in their own unique way...

Kanbei's sequel to Unforgiven. The Shimada family tries to arrange a marriage for 26 year old Kanbei, but will all things work as planned? Ch7: Past guilt and present grief merge in the mind of a soldier who now sees the future through dead eyes. Fin.

A series of drabbles, oneshots or whatever written on Kyuzo and his time spent with Ayamaro. I just like all those bad guys for some reason. Ranges from serious, to humorous, to just plain weird. Ch.11 Lollipop

After Kanna, a samurai keeps his promise by returning to the woman waiting for him. But has his heart returned with him? Shichiroji x Yukino, Shichiroji x female Heihachi. Last chapter and bonus poem up!

Three drabbles on the young koto player of the Firefly House named Kotori, whose past remains shrouded in the mists and rain that brought her to Yukino’s doorstep years ago. More of her story in Beautybedamned’s Tales from the Firefly House.

The air hangs thick and humid and the night does not bring relief. It settles like sand in an hourglass, this dense and spreading dark, that leaves them all feeling that something is running out. GorobeixHeihachi

Angst warning::This is a collection of poetry on Piccolo from various points in Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z, on his inner most feelings about his father, about Goku and about Gohan. ::Completed as of March 11 2006 ::

A short scene about Sheridan's jump into the abyss. His thoughts on his way down after Lorien showed him the way. The real fall. With a very rough impact. J&D. complete. Originally posted on JumpNow.de

In the aftermath of the villain attack on the USJ, Shota Aizawa awakens to find himself trapped in darkness, and his nightmares just waiting for him to fall asleep once more. Set immediately after Season 1, Episode 13.

Heine's latest lesson for the princes has them considering a certain situation as if they were already king. But just how much have they already learned from Viktor's example? Set after episode 7 (The Whereabouts of a Dream).

As hard as Heine pushes his students, he pushes himself even harder. So it's no surprise that the princes are caught off guard when they catch their tutor in a moment of vulnerability. Set after episode 5 (Assailed by the Greatest of Trials).

He has almost always been an outsider, mistrusted, alone. But in the aftermath of violence, Kai finds himself haunted and lost in his memories, until Helene shows him that he isn't alone anymore. Set immediately after episode 9 (The Price of the Past). [Kai x Helene the maid]

Prince Kai has always struggled with speaking to others. But with a little encouragement from Heine, the prince finds his voice and companionship from an unlikely source. Set shortly after episode 8 (A Timid Heart). [Kai x Helene the maid]

The chaos, mayhem, and irreverence of Professor Wordsworth's 'Unexpected Results' continue! Chap 18: Thanks to Abel and Johanna's efforts, the Rosencreutz Order's plans for Lutetia have been stopped. But with Johanna injured, she's easy prey for the RCO unless Abel can find her first... (BACK AFTER A LOOOOONG HIATUS!)

One night, in a lazy and contemplative mood, Isaak Fernand von Kampfer considers his next move in the RCO's ongoing and complex game against the Vatican. But what will that move be... and what will it mean for the Vatican? My first Isaak-based tale.

Since coming to live with Shigure, Yuki, and Kyo, Tohru Honda has enriched the lives of the Sohma family, and so, the Sohmas come together to return the favor. But as might be expected, things don't always go exactly as planned... Based on the anime.

Abel and Johanna have shared a great deal... laughter, risks, fears, memories, friendship, tears, and blood. Tonight, however, ALL of their barriers are coming down, and neither of them will ever be the same. The first M-rated AbelxJohanna tale.

Abel has learned of Johanna's feelings for him, but she remains unaware of his knowledge... as well as of his own complicated feelings for her. But matters of the heart cannot be hidden away forever. The conclusion to OH GOD DON'T TELL ME and CONFESSION.

Although not a Catholic, a troubled Sister Johanna partakes in the sacrament of Confession one evening, seeking answers and absolution when the burden of a secret becomes too painful to bear alone. But even if God forgives her, can she forgive herself?

Father Abel Nightroad and Sister Johanna Sinclair are used to crises, both solving them and creating them. But the two of them find themselves more than a bit flustered when the crisis in question involves dealing with the morning after the night before!

Johanna's first Christmas with the AX is rapidly approaching. And while the Vatican is not normally the scene of holiday cheer, with a little help from the other AX members, the sassy Sister decides to ring in a holly, jolly season as only she can!

Of all the AX members, he is the most rational, while she is the most mercurial. They are as different as night and day. So when Tres finds Johanna sitting by herself lost in thought, it's no wonder that rational thinking doesn't exactly work with her...

Ever since her unexpected jaunt through time, AX member Johanna Sinclair has wielded some unusual powers. But after being assigned to Paragon City, things REALLY start going weird! Features Sister Johanna from the TRINITY BLOOD: UNEXPECTED RESULTS series.

Tales of love and honor as ephemeral as the snow, and as eternal as the stars. Chapter 20: Along the long, winding roads of the Empire, a perfect summer hour is shared by a man, a woman, and a child, while enlightenment is sought in the form of a story.

Like ripples from a stone thrown in a pond, so are the unpredictable consequences of our actions. A vignette about how one night changed three people forever, based on events from the stories IN PASSION'S SILENCE, RONIN LOVERS, and THE SWORD OF THE SOUL.

Blood screams for blood, and not even death will keep Kyuzo from fulfilling his promise to kill Kambei. A lust for revenge. A longing for death. And a love that can never be. Chap 7: Shino's pleas for help are answered... but not quite how she expects!

First he tried to figure out why she was expressing 'An Unusual Interest' in him, especially at a Vatican diplomatic function. Now, after obtaining clarification on the matter from Father William, Father Tres approaches an unwary Sister Johanna...

You know you've played the game too long when FILKs come to mind. This song just lent itself so well to a COH FILK that here it is for your amusement. No particular character in mind, but this definitely takes Issue 10 'Invasion' into account. Enjoy!

In the darkest moments of the night, Johanna doesn't know who she hates more... her husband for dying, or herself for surviving. So one night, after finding her grieving and in pain, Abel takes Johanna on a journey in a desperate attempt to heal her soul.

A poetry collection on the complicated relationship between Father Abel Nightroad and Sister Johanna Sinclair. The poems draw from events from the 'Unexpected Results' trilogy, and are based on a playlist posted in the 'A Slight Glitch' LJ community.

The Wizarding world goes on much as it has before, but not for some. So, one warm summer evening, at 12 Grimmauld Place, the Order of the Phoenix gathers for one special night of laughter, tears... and remembrance. Set between HBP and DH.

Father William Wordsworth is generally considered the most intelligent member of the AX. But it's all William can do to hang onto his wits when Johanna arrives in his office with an intriguing smile on her lips... the outcome of 'Interest' and 'Timing!

Éclair's transformation into a lady of elegance continues! Next up on the class schedule... flowers and elocution, as the headstrong ES member discovers her favorite type of roses, and begins cultivating an interest in poetry. Chapter Eight is up at last!

Seeking a temporary respite from his duties, as well as the overbearing presence of Cardinal Francesco, Alessandro sneaks out into the Vatican gardens. However, a chance encounter with a certain Sister proves to be most enlightening for the young Pope...

In an attempt at reconciling the recent awkwardness between them, Esther seeks out Johanna. But to the younger Sister's surprise, she learns a startling truth about Johanna that shows they're not quite as different as Esther had originally believed...

Even after Autor surprises Fakir by writing Uzura back into the real world, Fakir still seems to be hindered by a case of 'writers' block.' But a revelation from Uzura, plus some unexpected encouragement from Duck, may be just the inspiration he needs!

Cherishing the last moments of peaceful darkness before the arrival of the dawn, a pensive Abel Nightroad learns that while sometimes there are no words to convey what is in our hearts... between friends, sometimes no words are necessary. AbelxJohanna.

Neither Narn nor Centauri nor Minbari nor the potential wrath of Susan Ivanova can stay Marcus Cole from the not so swift completion of his appointed artistic endeavour... The tongue in cheek sequel to 'Coffee Stirrers and Kharmic Debt.' Enjoy!

Long before the development of his love for Iga Oboro, long before the dissolution of Hattori Hanzo's No Hostilities Pact, a young Gennosuke must prove his loyalty to the Kouga Manjidani, but in doing so, loses his innocence in a terrible tragedy.

It was supposed to be just another boring Vatican diplomatic function, at least in theory. But when Johanna's involved, it isn't long before things start getting out of hand, to one priest's confusion and another's embarrassment! A bit racy but good fun!

All she wanted, just once, was a chance at a peaceful breakfast. Not that Earthforce meals could be considered food, or life aboard Babylon 5 considered peaceful, but she could still pretend. Until one morning, out of the corner of her eye... she sees HIM

There are two things Father Abel Nightroad never, EVER does. The first is admit to being wrong. The second is admit to being afraid. After all, what would a big, bad, vampire eating Crusnik be afraid of? Find out in this oneshot for an LJ friend. Enjoy!

Mortally wounded by Dietrich von Lohengrin, Abel lies dying in Johanna's arms. And in those eternal moments, a desperate act of faith will change their relationship forever. A poem retelling of 'The Sacrifice of Angels' from UNEXPECTED RESULTS. Enjoy...

Pain, suffering, chaos, destruction, and mayhem are all part of the AX job description. But Father Wordsworth never expected to encounter them while on his way to LUNCH of all things... even if Father Nightroad WAS involved! A fast and fun oneshot.

She has devoted herself to God, while he has devoted himself to her. For years, he has been her protector and her friend. For years, she has been his inspiration and his redemption. But in the deepest part of her heart, she longs for more... AbelxCaterina

You'll never know what it means, but you'll know how it feels.' Humans are strange, Father Tres Iques decided long ago, and one nun in particular stranger than most. And a bizarre encounter with the surprising Sister Johanna only reinforces his theory...

The misadventures begin when Father Wordsworth, while in the midst of tinkering with his latest and greatest invention, hits a slight... glitch. And with the advent of Sister Johanna Sinclair, the AX’s newest recruit, the future will never be the same!

As a frustrated Johanna learns, sharing a bed with the 'mostly' harmless Father Abel is one thing... but sharing a bed with a certain felonious Father is another matter entirely! No sleep for the wicked in this companion tale to 'Unexpected Results!

A Crusnik and a Terran. A cathedral in flames. And a single, perfect, desperate dance as Heaven weeps and Hell watches. Based on a piece of music of dark beauty, these three images come together in a disturbing yet hypnotic experimental poem.

Once, the night gave them solace... once, the night brought them peace. But now, the night gives them no comfort... only painful reminders of what they have lost. And one by one, the nights will fall... A story created for the 31 Days challenge.

Both come from pasts others can scarcely imagine. Both wield power that terrifies them as much as those they wield it against. But in a future of blood and fire, the only solace they may ever find is in each other. AbelxJohanna, from 'Unexpected Results.'

As Princess Tutu labours to restore the heart of her prince, a knight watches her efforts. But as the heart shards are gathered, one by one, the emotions that come to the surface are not just those of the prince... a simple poem for your enjoyment.

For a single night, the desires of one's heart can come true... if one is brave enough to dream. And for a single night, an assassin and a samurai will dare to dream, seeking their deepest desires... in each other. Part Four of the Matchmaker series.

In the Firefly House, where worries, cares, rank and past are left behind, there is magic in the air, and Yukino works its spell on a lonely assassin who yearns for a single answer... how to win the heart of a woman. Part Three of the Matchmaker series.

A month after Valentine's Day comes the day when a man shows his appreciation for a woman's affections. And a teasing Shichiroji is determined to make sure that a certain smitten samurai upholds the tradition. Part Two of the Matchmaker series.

It's Valentine's Day in Kanna Village, and to Nasami's surprise and delight, she awakens to discover a gift from a secret admirer! But who has given her such a lovely gift... and why won't any of the samurai admit it? Part One of the Matchmaker series.

Samurai are those who kill, and who must be prepared to carry the weight of those they kill. And for one man and one woman, they know this lesson better than most, because when you 'look into their eyes, and you'll see what they know... everybody dies.'

While recuperating in Kanna, Nasami confesses her darkest fear to Sanae. But can Sanae help the troubled samuraiko find her way to the truth? Or will Nasami's fears destroy her only chance for happiness? Set during Chapter 51 of THE SWORD OF THE SOUL.

The story of what really happened between Kyuzo and Nasami amidst the chaos of the Battle of Kanna. SPOILER WARNING... this takes place during Episode 25, and is a slightly different version of the events at the end of Chapter 48 of THE SWORD OF THE SOUL.

As winter draws to a close in a quiet village, yielding to the warmth of spring, Katsumoto contemplates enlightenment through his study of the fragile cherry blossoms, and Algren learns a valuable lesson about what it means to be samurai... Enjoy.

Six months after Kambei and Nasami have arrived at her family's holdings by the sea, Nasami journeys up to the cliffs near Kyuden Shiden'issen to bid good morning to Amaterasu... set approximately seven months after the ending of THE SWORD OF THE SOUL.

Shortly after arriving in Kanna Village, Kambei and the other samurai are startled when a group of women come wandering into the village. Who are these women? And exactly HOW do they know so much about the samurai? A fun drabble with a large guest cast...

While in Dragon lands, a samuraiko and her companions encounter a group of Unicorn fleeing to the west. But what is hunting the Unicorn samurai is no ordinary foe, and when darkness falls, one must make allies among the shadows... Set before the Clan War.

To defeat the Androids, Piccolo and Kami announce their intention to reunite, thus combining their power, but not before Kami reveals the true source of Kurenai's immortality. And as one Guardian steps down, another ascends to take his place... UPDATED!

Set two years after AND THE GREATEST OF THESE, Earth's greatest champion has given his life to bring peace to the world. But the Other World needs him now, for a heavenly war is on the horizon. And this time, Goku is risking not his life, but his soul...

Distraught after the loss of Suishoku Kurenai, a heartbroken Goku spirals downward into despair. But when Vegeta comes across the mourning Saiyan, he unintentionally starts Goku down a path that could eventually destroy him... as well as Kurenai.

The moment it takes, to make plans or mistakes... The night before the bandits arrive, Shichiroji urges a weary Kyuzo to try and rest. But old habits and pride die hard, until Kyuzo gives in to temptation in the hopes of finding some measure of peace.

Springtime... when a young man's thoughts turn to... certain endeavors. Except it's autumn in Kanna, and poor Katsushiro gets relentlessly teased after he makes the mistake of asking Shichiroji for some man to man advice...

Shimada Kambei promised to free Rikichi's wife and Honoka's sister from the Capital, but when things don't go QUITE as planned, Kambei gets some help from an unlikely source. A slightly different take on the rescue of Mizuki and company.

Twenty years after the events of SAMURAI 7, Shimada Tasogare and Shimada Shinonome arrive in Kanna to pay their respects and honor the samurai who came before them. There they find some familiar faces, as well as a few new ones...

Gorobei is normally a funloving, easygoing individual, and his zanshin skills are second to none. But with the help of a certain samuraiko, Komachi and Okara manage to get one by the dark samurai, with hilarious results! A oneshot for a drabble challenge.

During Kyuzo's first visit to the old Capital, he encounters a distraught young woman of the Phoenix Clan in the Emperor's gardens. But like the enigmatic samurai, the young woman is more than she seems... a oneshot for mandamirra10.

It is said that 'the past is a ghost that haunts you from the moment it exists until the moment you do not.' And for a young commander during the Great War, a once bright future becomes a memory he would sell his soul to forget.

Since the moment they first met, there were things Kyuzo wanted to say to Nasami that he never once spoke aloud. But the time has come at last where even he must speak... no matter how painful the truth may be. For Shade and for Morgankit.

As the sun rises on one destiny, it sets on another. A life is left behind, a legacy is passed down to the next generation, and a legend is at long last called home. Set fifty years after the end of 'The Sword of the Soul.'

While Nasami and Kambei are staying at the Firefly House with Yukino and Shichiroji, Yukino hatches a plan to get the samuraiko dressed up for Kambei. But knowing Nasami will resist, the geisha resorts to unusual tactics! For EK...

Set prior to the SAMURAI 7 series, Heihachi is travelling on his own when he encounters an unusual peasant girl with a dream. A oneshot, slightly longer than average drabble for my anonymous fan on my LiveJournal.

Nothing in this world is eternal, not even love. And for one samurai, there is no defense against grief, no weapon to drive back death. Set during the Bon Festival, one year after the ending of THE SWORD OF THE SOUL.

A samurai's word of honor is inviolate. If given, there is no taking it back. And even in a world where honor means nothing, for two samurai, honor may be all they have left... their honor, and each other.

Kambei wants a little time to himself for some peace and quiet, but a mischievous Nasami has other ideas... The companion tale to A Touch of Moonlight, set just before Chapter 24 of THE SWORD OF THE SOUL.

A village where hope is lost. A world where money is power. An age where honor is forgotten. Farmers will defy bandits, samurai will defy an Empire, and one man and one woman will defy everything they have ever believed for the one they believe in.

A thousand years ago, two sorcerers discovered the secret of creating Dragonballs, with unimaginable consequences. Now the Z Warriors, along with the immortal Kurenai, must undo the sins of the past, or the future will be lost forever. COMPLETE!

A tale of what might yet become of the love between a ronin and a samurai, set approximately one year after the Battle of Kanna. Done for the 5sentencefics challenge on LiveJournal. Chapter 3... A New Threat.

A collection based on the LJ community 1sentence challenge... portraying in images my take on SAMURAI 7, where a man and woman are torn between love and duty, and between their brightest hopes and darkest fears.

During the height of the Great War, many battles were waged between the Great Clans in pursuit of honor and glory. From that time comes the tale of two samuraiko in the service of their daimyo, their Emperor, and their Empire.

For D, the river of time flows around him, but never truly touching him, carrying the fleeting lives of those he meets along until they disappear. But some things do not disappear into the darkness of the past... like a promise made once, long, long ago.

A new FILK from the 'Live from Kanna Village' double album... Another Disney classic is folded, spindled, and mutilated to form a SAMURAI 7 song to the tune of Les Poissons! As always, have fun! And if you can, read it with an accent...

One is ice, the other fire. One is shadow, the other light. But when Kyuzo catches Nasami alone one night, their relationship takes a turn neither could have predicted. Dramatic, sensual, and VERY intense, so read with care!

The Battle for Kanna is over, but Nasami is given an imperial ultimatum... wed another samurai, and abandon Kambei! But love will not be denied... or will it? The dark companion tale to THE DAIMYO'S OFFER, slightly reworked...

Shortly after the liberation of Kanna Village, Shimada Kambei is offered a chance to again attain full samurai status, but with one big catch... he has to marry in order to do it! The companion story to FOR LOYALTY, FOR LOVE! Please R&R!

Love may be the most powerful emotion, but regret is the most devastating. A poem, an apology, a plea, from Goku’s POV, where the Saiyan is despairing and haunted not by something he did… but by something he didn’t do.

For a samurai, honor is everything. But can honor survive the irresistible call of temptation? Based on the song 'Dangerous Game' from JEKYLL & HYDE, the bittersweet feelings of Kambei and Nasami come to the surface at last.

When Nasami left her Clan to seek enlightenment, she thought she could abandon her painful past. But as she spends time with Kyuzo, she realizes some things can never be left behind... or forgotten. NOT a KyuzoNasami romance... or is it?

Since the Battle of the Landbridge, the Daidoji have been deemed the Iron Crane by the Crab Clan. But Daidoji or not, when a Crane samuraiko named Nasami arrives at the Wall, she must prove her worth to the Crab... or die in the attempt.

A plan to create Dragonballs goes terribly wrong, so a Dragon of Heaven chooses a woman to embody his power to restore the balance... but is the power of Heaven worth an eternity of hell? The dramatic prequel to AND THE GREATEST OF THESE!

Another weird and wacky FILK for SAMURAI 7, this one done to the music of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST! Peasants and samurai both lend their voices to the song as the farmers search for their saviors! And as always, have fun!

Truth, like beauty, is in the eyes of the beholder. An experimental poem from eleven perspectives about how we see what we want to see, expect to see, hope to see, and fear to see. Updated to include Heihachi, Kyuzo, and Shichiroji!

For one woman, eternal youth is not a blessing, but a curse. Based on the stories I AVATAR and AND THE GREATEST OF THESE, not even Vegeta can stave off Kurenai's descent into madness and despair as the weight of her past overwhelms her.

My take on the songfic... five songs from NotreDame de Paris rewritten to reflect my book DBZ: And the Greatest of These, for the characters Piccolo, Vegeta, and Goku, with Kami as the narrator. Still working on Kurenai's...